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This Twirl Is On Fire

If you were in the stands at Scott Stadium last month as the University of Virginia defeated Florida State University, you may have seen a group of four UVA students and one from Piedmont Virginia Community College playing with fire. The Cavalier Marching Band’s twirling squad, known as the Feature Twirlers, catch fire at home football games. They spin, dance and even juggle batons that are set ablaze during their routines. During game weeks, they spend 15 hours rehearsing.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/twirl-fire

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Charlottesville Area Arts Council Planning Project Announces Steering Committee Members

A broad cross-section of artists, cultural workers, and community leaders has been selected to serve on the Steering Committee for the Charlottesville Area Arts Council planning project. The Steering Committee will guide the community-driven process to explore the creation of a future Arts Council for the Charlottesville area. Their role is to provide insight, ensure broad community perspectives are represented, and co-create recommendations for how a future Arts Council can equitably serve the city’s diverse arts and culture ecosystem. The committee members were chosen from a pool of 59 applications submitted by local artists, organizers, educators, administrators, and community supporters.

September 23, 2025

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Weekly Swing Dance Lessons

SwingCville is a Charlottesville community dedicated to vintage swing dancing. We dance and teach the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and Blues. We are proudly volunteer-run by people with big hearts and a passion for dance. Come join us every Wednesday for a lesson from 7-8pm and social dancing from 8-9pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to sign in. Stay afterwards to go out for snacks and drinks with friendly people from around town.

https://swingcville.wordpress.com/